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potenza
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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| When we asked about the prepass charge in paticular the answer are instructor gave us was prepass is optional & if you don't like it you don't have to have it. |
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TMCTrainer9224
Joined: 08 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:09 am Post subject: HOS |
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| The hours of service suck! Since they took away our ability to split log it is almost impossible to run 5 loads a week legally. I think that the purpose behind it was to force companies to run teams in thier trucks. |
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JBenson2
Joined: 12 Sep 2006
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Location: Minnesota
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:08 am Post subject: |
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It is odd that TMC charges for Prepass. This service keeps the truck rolling with more profit to the company. And it is another way to pinpoint your time and location for the HOS reviews done by TMC and by DOT.
A couple TMC drivers said they don't have it because it will interfere with their regular "fudging" of the daily logs.
TMC is constantly stressing the importance of running legal, but most of the TMC drivers I've met have a system to work around the logs. The same thing probably happens with other truck companies. |
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BoyNextDoor
Joined: 19 Oct 2006
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Location: Yonkers, NY
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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potenza wrote: An example of the nickle and diming is they req a $100 deposit & $2.50 a week for prepass. I have the book in front of me for TMC's Blue Cross plan if you go in network to the hospital it's a 500 deductible + you pay 20 % of the bill.
Yes, it's a $500 deductible, but you don't mention, that it's only on the first ocasion, and it's up to $500/Year. so say 32 months down the road you need to go in to the hospital, you'd only pay the 20%. seems steep? Get suplemental insurance. They'll pay for wvwrything anyways. It's not that expensive if you think in the long run...
I signed up for everything. Imagine yourself slip, fall, break something, and the paychecks still come in as usual... Now that's what i call cool.
But than again, try finding another companie out there in the trucking industry, that'll give you fully loaded Peterbuilts, and pays for every single shower you take, and pays for a rental car, for you to go to des moines to meet your trainer, and such... If you find one with better benefits, better fleet (now this one i highly doubt) better pay (one more thing... lol) and better interaction with their drivers, Let me know.
Yes, to some it will be overwhelming what TMC requires of them, and no worries there eighther, those ppl will be driving. Swift, CRST, Roehl, Schneider, there's a ton of other "van" carriers out there, that'll get you in a truck asap... But are you safe? Have you learned something about the industry? Do you have a fully loaded Pete?
Merry Christmas!
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vonSeggern
Joined: 09 Dec 2005
Posts: 529
Location: Earth, North America, North, East, 9th State, 42° 56' 1" N, 72° 16' 41" W
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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The PrePass thing is mostly annoying.
The $100 is OK, after all it is an asset that the driver could throw out the window, it is returned when the box is returned.
The $2.50 per week. Many states offer a discount on EZ-Pass access of between 5-10%. I would love to know the fuel cost of coming to a complete stop, possible waiting in a line, then getting up to speed - as opposed to passing through a toll lane. There also has to be some administrative savings on NOT processing toll receipts; processing and payroll clerks, TripPak costs, and document storage. I live and work mostly on the east coast so I pay it and grumble a little.
As to the BC/BS policy? As a former business owner, health insurance is an big expense. As a best guess, TMC is probably paying 80+ % of the total costs, an average in business. It doesn't matter about the $500 deductable, it's either that or you pay with higher premiums. Either way the insurance company makes out, not the business. With the new flex plan you can at least get a pre-tax deduction, saving you $. I would rather have a BC/BS policy with a $500 deductable than a frikken HMO, any day. |
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GoldiesPlating
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
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Location: New York City USA
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BoyNextDoor wrote: potenza wrote: An example of the nickle and diming is they req a $100 deposit & $2.50 a week for prepass. I have the book in front of me for TMC's Blue Cross plan if you go in network to the hospital it's a 500 deductible + you pay 20 % of the bill.
Yes, it's a $500 deductible, but you don't mention, that it's only on the first ocasion, and it's up to $500/Year. so say 32 months down the road you need to go in to the hospital, you'd only pay the 20%. seems steep? Get suplemental insurance. They'll pay for wvwrything anyways. It's not that expensive if you think in the long run...
I signed up for everything. Imagine yourself slip, fall, break something, and the paychecks still come in as usual... Now that's what i call cool.
But than again, try finding another companie out there in the trucking industry, that'll give you fully loaded Peterbuilts, and pays for every single shower you take, and pays for a rental car, for you to go to des moines to meet your trainer, and such... If you find one with better benefits, better fleet (now this one i highly doubt) better pay (one more thing... lol) and better interaction with their drivers, Let me know.
Yes, to some it will be overwhelming what TMC requires of them, and no worries there eighther, those ppl will be driving. Swift, CRST, Roehl, Schneider, there's a ton of other "van" carriers out there, that'll get you in a truck asap... But are you safe? Have you learned something about the industry? Do you have a fully loaded Pete?
Merry Christmas!
BND
EXACTLY! |
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BoyNextDoor
Joined: 19 Oct 2006
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Location: Yonkers, NY
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GoldiesPlating wrote: BoyNextDoor wrote: potenza wrote: An example of the nickle and diming is they req a $100 deposit & $2.50 a week for prepass. I have the book in front of me for TMC's Blue Cross plan if you go in network to the hospital it's a 500 deductible + you pay 20 % of the bill.
Yes, it's a $500 deductible, but you don't mention, that it's only on the first ocasion, and it's up to $500/Year. so say 32 months down the road you need to go in to the hospital, you'd only pay the 20%. seems steep? Get suplemental insurance. They'll pay for wvwrything anyways. It's not that expensive if you think in the long run...
I signed up for everything. Imagine yourself slip, fall, break something, and the paychecks still come in as usual... Now that's what i call cool.
But than again, try finding another companie out there in the trucking industry, that'll give you fully loaded Peterbuilts, and pays for every single shower you take, and pays for a rental car, for you to go to des moines to meet your trainer, and such... If you find one with better benefits, better fleet (now this one i highly doubt) better pay (one more thing... lol) and better interaction with their drivers, Let me know.
Yes, to some it will be overwhelming what TMC requires of them, and no worries there eighther, those ppl will be driving. Swift, CRST, Roehl, Schneider, there's a ton of other "van" carriers out there, that'll get you in a truck asap... But are you safe? Have you learned something about the industry? Do you have a fully loaded Pete?
Merry Christmas!
BND
EXACTLY!
Feels warm and fuzzy to have someone agree with me :lol: |
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JBenson2
Joined: 12 Sep 2006
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Location: Minnesota
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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boynextdoor said:
Quote: Check out my experience becoming a trucker with TMC.
http://my.inbox.com/photos/nagyboby/index.aspx
Nice photos - they are helpful for remembering some of the securing techniques. TMC should offer a handbook on securement procedures during the orientation process.
I've been posting photos of the loads I've been hauling while training. They will come in handy when I'm driving solo and I want to refresh my memory.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbenson2/sets/72157594390549938/ |
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GoldiesPlating
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
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Location: New York City USA
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JBenson2 wrote: boynextdoor said:
Quote: Check out my experience becoming a trucker with TMC.
http://my.inbox.com/photos/nagyboby/index.aspx
Nice photos - they are helpful for remembering some of the securing techniques. TMC should offer a handbook on securement procedures during the orientation process.
I've been posting photos of the loads I've been hauling while training. They will come in handy when I'm driving solo and I want to refresh my memory.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbenson2/sets/72157594390549938/
TMC is currently testing a Qualcomm-type system in the truck that is Windows XP based, has a dash mounted full color touch screen monitor, printer and scanner all integrated within a system that will display on demand how to secure any load by using pictures and audio/video clips. Bills of Lading will print out in the truck and signed delivery receipts will be scanned and transmitted back to TMC eliminating much of the TripPak nonsense we all do day to day. The system will include a touch screen GPS navigation system and lots of other goodies too. I had the opportunity to "play" with one in a truck while in Des Moines and let me tell you..... It was AWESOME!!! |
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terrylamar
Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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Location: Austin, TX
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GoldiesPlating wrote: JBenson2 wrote: boynextdoor said:
Quote: Check out my experience becoming a trucker with TMC.
http://my.inbox.com/photos/nagyboby/index.aspx
Nice photos - they are helpful for remembering some of the securing techniques. TMC should offer a handbook on securement procedures during the orientation process.
I've been posting photos of the loads I've been hauling while training. They will come in handy when I'm driving solo and I want to refresh my memory.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbenson2/sets/72157594390549938/
TMC is currently testing a Qualcomm-type system in the truck that is Windows XP based, has a dash mounted full color touch screen monitor, printer and scanner all integrated within a system that will display on demand how to secure any load by using pictures and audio/video clips. Bills of Lading will print out in the truck and signed delivery receipts will be scanned and transmitted back to TMC eliminating much of the TripPak nonsense we all do day to day. The system will include a touch screen GPS navigation system and lots of other goodies too. I had the opportunity to "play" with one in a truck while in Des Moines and let me tell you..... It was AWESOME!!!
We were told about these, ten trucks have them right now. By all accounts TMC will be going with them in the very near future. |
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TMCTrainer9224
Joined: 08 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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| I highly reccomend prepass to any linehaul drivers that live on the EC you will really want that ezpass feature to pay tolls as they rack up quick. As for the prepass it saves you time, time is money! I am more than happy to pay the $2.50 a week, its tax deductable and it is so worth it. |
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GoldiesPlating
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
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Location: New York City USA
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| Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 12:02 am Post subject: |
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TMCTrainer9224 wrote: I highly reccomend prepass to any linehaul drivers that live on the EC you will really want that ezpass feature to pay tolls as they rack up quick. As for the prepass it saves you time, time is money! I am more than happy to pay the $2.50 a week, its tax deductable and it is so worth it.
I agree 110% !!!!It saves LOTS of time AND aggravation. |
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TMCTrainer9224
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| Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:19 am Post subject: |
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| Hey we agree on something. Whoa the ground is feeling mighty cold the devil must be breaking out the Carhartt lol. |
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rcpilot
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Location: SoCal
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| Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 12:40 am Post subject: |
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| disregard.. double post |
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duck
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Location: Green Bay - Wisconsin
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| Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Curious - can't seem to find the info - about how many power units does TMC run? |
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